Fuel Pump..OEM or Aftermarket?

[spyysee]

I want to be pro-active here, 120,000 mi is time.
any suggestions?
How hard is it to do?

 

[bill5674]

If memory is right it comes up out of the gas filler door .Just acouple bolts. Not familer with hi /po pumps but have had problems with non oem on other vehicles.Sure somebody has done one recently and can be more help.
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[WhalePirot]

Yes, it is accessed throught the filler door. the rubber reservoir, collaring the filler comes out, then a number of small bolts, likely 10mm, secure the assembly to the tank. It's a rather easy operation.

Orignial OEM should be fine, but Chevy sells a high volume pump, a truck pump, I believe, that is better than any others.

I'd change the sock, the first stage filter while in the tank. The new pump may come with one.

 

[Edmond]

I want to be pro-active here, 120,000 mi is time.
any suggestions?
How hard is it to do?

Have you gotten any quotes on prices? I'm not saying that price has everything to do with it but price is a factor. From my experience, OEM stuff does cost more but it seems to fit better. I think it's the small details that could possibly justify the purchase of OEM parts as opposed to aftermarket parts.

 

[spyysee]

Not yet, kinda hoping for some suggestions.

 

[jsinga]

My 87 made 215K before it died. From the first sputter to stone dead was about 5 minutes!

I think time on has more effect than milage.

Pep Boys had a Delco pump, I think it was $80 or so. Get the new strainer sock and a fuel filter.

If you are ever planing a lot of hp might look into the RaceTronix upgrade kit.
They have an upgraded pump and wiring kit. I've seen it advertized on the net.

You can replace the pump in your driveway, like everyone said it comes out through the gas door. Biggest hassle will be getting the 15yr old rubber boot in and out.


JS

 

[jpanek]

My thoughts on aftermarket vs. OEM are to use aftermarket for non-driveability things (brake pads) and OEM for things that affect idle/ignition/fuel delivery (sensors). Also if it is a pain to remove/replace and I only want to do it once, OEM. If that pump is easy to get to, go for aftermarket.

By the way, there's a pretty easy way to see mechanical damage in a fuel pump before you get driveability symptoms. Search on my name and "waveform". It requires an scopemeter, but a lot of techs have those now.